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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Sep 4, 1946

I am not even considering an extra session of Congress--if that's a definite answer enough.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Sep 3, 1946

Those who sincerely desire to see the fullest expression of our democracy can never rest until the opportunity for an education, at all levels, has been given to all qualified Americans, regardless of race, creed, color, national origin…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Sep 2, 1946

I hereby designate the Reconstruction Finance Corporation as the agency authorized to sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of, or to enter into arrangements for the extension of the maturity of, any bonds, notes or other securities taken…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Sep 2, 1946

I ask every citizen to do his part by learning how to detect and eliminate all possible causes of fires in his home and in his business, in order to safeguard both lives and property from the holocaust of fire.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Sep 2, 1946

It is hereby ordered as follows: The said Executive Order No 9001-A of December 27, 1941, is revoked, and the United States Maritime Commission is authorized and directed to dispose of the U. S. S. Lafayette (APV-4 Ex-Normandie) in…

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Sep 2, 1946

The Committee shall promote highway safety and the reduction of highway traffic accidents.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Sep 2, 1946

I direct that the appropriate agencies of the Federal Government likewise assist in arousing the public to the awareness of the dread threat of fires.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Sep 2, 1946

The head of each Federal agency concerned is requested to take such measures within his sphere of responsibility as will result in improved highway safety conditions.

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